To ensure that Chemistry at Cambridge is the world leader in pioneering research, providing excellence in education and an inspiring environment that attracts the best.

Our mission is to maintain a Department that is regarded as being equal to any in terms of our relevance of teaching and research; our quality of support and facilities; and the learning opportunities and working experience we offer.

We aspire to values which are based on the highest professional and academic standards in terms of personal growth and satisfaction offered to our staff and students; growth and excellence in what we do; teamwork that is based on respect, trust and integrity; and innovation to promote growth and value to our research sponsors.